Key Benefits
The VF-AS3 is a robust, compact variable speed drive designed to deliver powerful performance in a wide range of highly demanding applications. It is packed with several process-oriented control parameters to give a high level of accuracy in various industrial processes.
Advantages
- High performance, high torque drive with Toshiba’s renowned motor control technology
- Wide range: 0.4 kW to 315 kW in 380 - 480 V AC class
- IoT / Industry 4.0 ready for seamless high-speed, real-time, connectivity
- Instant access to dedicated support from a tablet or smartphone with context-aware QR codes
- Built-in industrial ethernet and web-server functions for applications in modern industry
- Ease of installation and set-up
Standard Features
- Robust constant torque motor control with ample stability margin
- Simple auto-tune for high dynamic torque capability
- Sensorless vector control achieves 200% torque from 0.3 Hz
- 150% overload for 60 seconds or 165% for 2 seconds
- Available in two forms: IP00 / IP20 / IP3X / IP4X up to 280 / 315 kW and IP54 up to 75 kW / 90 kW.
- Control algorithms for permanent magnet motors and induction motors
- Wide speed range - up to 590 Hz
- Built-in multi-mode position control
Advanced Features
- Dual port ethernet interface for introducing smart nodes on industrial network
- Field sensors interface and network monitoring
- Integrated RTC/calendar and event stamp functions for big data and cloud storage
- Accessibility and monitoring over tablet / smartphones / PC as well as machine operating conditions via the built-in web server
- Application-specific functions e.g. sequential logic, timers, comparators as well as load sharing
- Manual-free service support through drive-generated QR codes which provides immediate access to dedicated web links.
- Video guidance and web support are available for installation, set-up, and maintenance
- High-reliability safety function STO (Safe Turn Off)
- Meets IEC 60721-3-3 dust 3S3 and chemical 3C3 in sizes up to frame A6
- Communication protocols : Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU and Toshiba.
- Optional: PROFINET, DEVICENET, PROFIBUS_DP, ETHER_CAT, CANOPEN
Applications
- Accurate and reliable speed control of motors in Oil & Gas, Water, Chemical & Petrochemical, Mining and other general industry for:
- Pumps
- Fans & Blowers
- Conveyors
- Compressors
- Mills